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Buyers perceive more value when something s discounted, says Kent Monroe, a pricing expert at the University of Richmond s Robins School of Business.
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Convenience is not their priority, says Ellen Ruppel Shell, the author of Cheap The High Cost of Discount Culture.
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But shopper, beware. Unlike a handbag with a broken zipper, a faulty appliance can be a major headache. Just ask Jennifer Mitchell, who bought appliances from a Sears Outlet earlier this year after moving to Kensington, Md. The dryer made loud noises from day one, she says, and the washer started leaking a month after …
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Consequently, a trip to an outlet mall is often a daylong affair not a problem for retailers, since shoppers tend to spend more once they ve committed to the expense of getting to a far off locale. How much more? One study found that visitors spent 79% more per visit at outlet centers than at …
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But reference prices can be misleading An item with a suggested price of $150 may never have sold for that amount. While the Federal Trade Commission and the Council of Better Business Bureaus have detailed pricing guidelines and many states have pricing laws, Monroe says inflated reference prices are still common. Mallory Duncan, the National …
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But don t assume the top dogs will always fetch the best deals. For example, some prices found by FindersCheapers were better than any of the four sites touted by Consumer Reports.
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Check reviews on sites such as Cnet and make sure you re clear on the features of those electronics that you are considering. Black Friday is all about rock bottom prices on no name goods (or those that aren t so familiar), says Dan de Grandpre, the CEO of Dealnews.com. That s fine if it …
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But don t expect American consumers to suddenly start doing their outlet shopping abroad. The weak dollar and unfavorable exchange rates mean foreign outlet malls mainly serve locals, O Reilly says. And overall, the U.S. centers are a much better experience, since they have a better mix of brands, he says. The possible exception would …
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Check out price matching policies. That way, if you spot something cheaper you may be able to get a price adjustment. According to Dealnews, most stores advise you to bring in a competitor s ad to get a price match, even if their policy technically doesn t require it.